The mindbodygreen Podcast 487: How to be confident & get what you want | Globally recognized speaker Lydia Fenet
May 29, 2023
Globally recognized speaker Lydia Fenet shares tips on building confidence, measuring confidence levels, and avoiding victim mentality. They also discuss the art of persuasion, overcoming mean comments, and building confidence in children. Funny tall stories and the qualities of a good auctioneer are shared, along with advice for young professionals on overcoming workplace drama.
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Choosing Recovery After A Severe Crash
- Lydia survived a horrific car accident that broke her spine and ribs, then intentionally chose recovery and positivity.
- She used the injury to model resilience for her children and returned to activities like surfing.
Shrink Fear With Micro-Exposure
- If you're afraid of something, practice it in small steps until it feels normal.
- Start small and repeat the exposure to shrink fear (e.g., speak for two or three people, then scale up).
Use Body Work To Control Nerves
- Use posture, breath, smiling, and small body movements to shift adrenaline into usable energy.
- Move (bounce on your toes, wiggle fingers) to prevent nerves from freezing your performance.